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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Prevalence of Hypertension among Medical Students


    Dr. Arun Varghese, Dr. Cherian Akkarappatty, Dr. Anaz Bin Azeez, Dr. Sudarshan B.P., Miss. Aimy Hynse
    JCDR. 2023: 1666-1673

    Abstract

    Hypertension is one of the biggest health challenges, which is continuously increasing among young adults, especially students. The aim of the present study was to find out the prevalence, and associated factors and to provide necessary feedback to improve the effective delivery of health care services, with special reference to hypertension among medical students of DM WIMS, Medical College, Wayanad. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a medical college of Wayanad, India. Data were collected on risk factors and assessments were carried out using standard equipment and procedures. Results: The present research involved 594 undergraduate medical students between 19 to 22 years of age. BP distribution among the participants was 88.55 % normotensive, 11.11 % prehypertension and 0.34 % hypertension. The physical activities like vigorous, moderate and sedentary lifestyle were majorly present in normotensive group and also the family history of hypertension was predominantly seen in normotensive group in both SBP and DBP classified group. Conclusions: Stress, diet, family history, physical activity and socioeconomic status were recognized as risk factors of hypertension. Hence it needs a powerful surveillance program to find the exact problem.

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    Volume 14 Issue 4

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